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Transforming families and strengthening communities across Manatee, and Sarasota counties through comprehensive children's ministry


Kids to Christ Regional Ministry

OUR PROGRAM

The Fish Foundation's Kids to Christ Partnership Program creates a unique supplemental experience for students already participating in established Christian youth organizations. Through three seasonal events (Spring, Summer, Fall), we provide intensive "leveling-up" opportunities where participants can demonstrate mastery, earn merit badges, accumulate scholarship points, and receive expert college placement guidance.

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Spring Championship: "Faith Foundations Challenge"

Little Fishers Program - Ages 5-8

 "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them" - Matthew 19:14

  • Physical Challenges (25% of total points)

    Mini obstacle course themed around David and Goliath

                          Animal movement games - hop like rabbits, waddle like penguins

  •   Technical Challenges (25% of total points)

                 Simple science experiments: Rainbow milk, dancing raisins, color mixing

                   Building challenge: Construct Bible story scenes with blocks

  • Scholastic Challenges (25% of total points)
  • Performance Challenges (25% of total points)

Young Disciples Program - Ages 9-12

 "Train up a child in the way he should go" - Proverbs 22:6

  • Format: Six 1-hour challenge stations (3 morning, 3 afternoon) with lunch fellowship
  • Team Structure: Mixed-ability groups with rotating leadership opportunities
  • Focus Areas: Academic excellence (Day 2) and Creative Arts/STEM (Day 5)
  • Recognition: Merit badges worth 15-50 points, team awards, and individual achievement tracking

Teen Transformation Program - Ages 13-15

 "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young" - 1 Timothy 4:12

  • Format: Six 1-hour intensive stations (3 morning, 3 afternoon) with college exploration components
  • Team Structure: Self-selected leadership roles with peer accountability partnerships
  • Focus Areas: Spiritual/Relationship Development (Day 3) and Community Service Leadership (Day 6)
  • Recognition: Advanced merit badges worth 40-120 points, college prep workshops, and leadership portfolio development

Senior Champion Program - Ages 16-18

 "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young" - 1 Timothy 4:12

  • Executive Leadership Structure: Senior Champions serve as executive board managing day operations, coordinating between age groups, and making real decisions about program improvements
  • Professional-Level Challenges: Six intensive stations including startup development, graduate-level research presentations, conference speaking, organizational consulting, and advanced ministry leadership
  • Comprehensive College Integration: Personal admissions consultations with Tier 1 partners, financial aid optimization, career shadowing coordination, and professional portfolio development for applications
  • Real Community Impact: Execute major service projects with measurable outcomes, manage community partnerships, lead fundraising campaigns, and transition to alumni status with ongoing program involvement

9-Day Schedule by Age Groups

9-Day Spring Break Event Series | Focus: Spiritual Growth & Biblical Knowledge

Event Format (One-day intensive per group)

  • 8:00 AM: Registration, breakfast, and team formation
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Morning challenge rotations
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch and fellowship
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Afternoon challenge rotations
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Awards ceremony and closing      celebration

SATURDAY

Day 1: Little Fishers (Ages 5-8)

All day

YMCA - LWR

Event Details

SATURDAY

Day 1: Little Fishers (Ages 5-8)

 Cubbies, Pathfinders, Ranger Kids 

All day

YMCA - LWR

SUNDAY

Day 2: Young Disciples Group A (Ages 9-12)

All day

YMCA - LWR

Event Details

SUNDAY

Day 2: Young Disciples Group A (Ages 9-12)

 Sparks, T&T, Explorers 

All day

YMCA - LWR

MONDAY

Day 3: Teen Transformation Group A (Ages 13-15)

All day

YMCA - LWR

Event Details

MONDAY

Day 3: Teen Transformation Group A (Ages 13-15)

Trek, Pioneers, Adventure Rangers      + College Exploration

All day

YMCA - LWR

TUESDAY

Day 4: Senior Champions (Ages 16-18)

8AM

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6PM

YMCA - LWR

Event Details

TUESDAY

Day 4: Senior Champions (Ages 16-18)

Journey, Patriots, Expedition      Rangers + College Fair

8AM

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6PM

YMCA - LWR

WEDNESDAY

Day 5: Junior Champions Group B (Ages 9-12)

8AM

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6pm

YMCA - LWR

Event Details

WEDNESDAY

Day 5: Junior Champions Group B (Ages 9-12)

Creative arts and STEM 

8AM

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6pm

YMCA - LWR

More Events

Summer Excellence Camp 2026: "Kingdom Builders Intensive"

June-July | Focus: Leadership & Service

Day 1: Arrival, assessment, team formation

Days 2-4: Intensive skill development and challenges

Day 5: Final presentations and celebration

Specialized Tracks by Interest

Ministry Leadership Track

Academic Excellence Track

Creative Arts Track

STEM Innovation Track

Community Service Track

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Fall Festival: "Faith Foundations Challenge - Harvest Editio

5-Day Fall Break Event Series | Focus: Achievement & Growth

Event Format (One-day intensive per group)

8:00 AM: Registration, breakfast, and team formation

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Morning challenge rotations

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch and fellowship

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Afternoon challenge rotations 

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Awards ceremony and closing celebration

5-Day Schedule by Age Groups

  

  • Day 1: Little Fishers (Ages 5-8) -      Focus on foundational skills
  • Day 2: Young Disciples Group A (Ages      9-12) - Academic excellence focus
  • Day 3: Teen Transformation Group A      (Ages 13-15) – Spiritual/Relationship  
  • Day 4: Senior Champions (Ages 16-18) - Leadership      development 
  • Day 5: Day of Champions - Competition      (Ages 13-18) – Physical and Mental Challenge

Regional Specialized Ministry (plan)

 Tailored programming that meets the unique needs of each community we serve 

Hillsborough County: "Urban Hearts for Jesus"

Spanish, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Vietnamese, and Portuguese programming

New Americans Kids Ministry with cultural bridge-building

Inner City Youth Leadership Academy

Technology Integration Ministry with digital discipleship

Spanish, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Vietnamese, and Portuguese programming

New Americans Kids Ministry with cultural bridge-building

Inner City Youth Leadership Academy

Technology Integration Ministry with digital discipleship

1.51M

 Population Served 

2,000

 Target Families by 2035 

40+

 Languages Spoken 

5

Service Locations

Manatee County: "Coastal Kids for Christ"

 Spanish/English dual-language children's ministry

Flexible programming for agricultural schedules

Beach evangelism and baptism services

Extended family evangelism (abuelos, tías, primos)

410K

 Population Served 

800

 Target Families by 2035 

35%

Hispanic / Latino Population

4

Service Locations

Sarasota County: "Arts & Hearts for Jesus"

Theater productions with salvation messages

Visual arts programming with Christian worldview

International family integration and support

Senior-youth partnership programming

440K

 Population Served 

700

 Target Families by 2035 

100%

Arts Integration

4

Service Locations

Measurable impact across the region by 2035

Children Accepting Christ Annually

Family Members Reached Through Children

Family Members Reached Through Children

350

Family Members Reached Through Children

Family Members Reached Through Children

Family Members Reached Through Children

750

Church Integration Success Rate

Family Members Reached Through Children

Church Integration Success Rate

85%

High School Graduation Rate

High School Graduation Rate

Church Integration Success Rate

97%

College Attendance

High School Graduation Rate

College Attendance

90%

Join Us in Raising a Generation for Christ

 Every child deserves to know the transformative love of Jesus Christ. Partner with us to make an eternal difference in the central west coast region. 

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